Why don't domestic cats see humans as something to be hunted?

As many others have written, sometimes cats do try to hunt humans. However, most cats view their human companions as just that — companions. When they try to hunt us, they (usually — some cats are crazy) do not want to kill us. read more

They don’t spend much time on anything not on that list. They are world class sleepers and will spend a fairly large percentage of their time doing that. read more

Cats don't need their owners, researchers say. Technically Incorrect: A group of UK researchers insists that cats are just fine on their own. They don't get a sense of security from specific humans. read more

Besides that, what most people don’t realise is that cats have been domesticated as long, even if not before, as dogs. We have a mutually beneficial relationship as species. If a cat acts badly to us, chances are its been treated badly by us. Or by someone acting in a way that is too much too soon. read more

There's been a lot of research with dogs and how dogs interact with people. [It's] become very clear that dogs perceive us as being different than themselves: As soon as they see a human, they change their behavior. read more